Other volunteer groups for casino employees include the environmental committee CodeGreen, the SAVVY business impact group for women’s empowerment and the SALUTE group for veterans. The HERO committee began more than 20 years ago at Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino and is run by 22 employees. The committee also packed meals for Feed My Starving Children and delivered Christmas gifts to F.O.R. Last year, HERO’s volunteer commitments included collecting more than 1,200 pounds of food donations for Maricopa Pantry following a March 28 fire that razed the food bank. “Harrah’s has long had a solid reputation for supporting a number of nonprofit organizations throughout the Valley,” said Achten. According to committee chair Barbara Achten, HERO donated to more than 120 nonprofit organizations across the state. The thrills continue with a keno parlor, a bingo hall with fun ongoing promotions, and a Caesars Sportsbook.
Hit the 40,000-square-foot casino floor at Harrah’s for hundreds of slots and live table games hosted by welcoming dealers.
Members of the HERO committee, a volunteer program open to casino staff and their families, contributed more than 4,000 hours of service and donated $95,000 -plus to charities in 2022. Discover Vegas-style gaming in the heart of Arizona. L ast year proved to be a year of giving for some employees of Harrah’s Ak-Chin Casino in Maricopa.
